Program Manager · Agile Transformation · Enterprise Delivery

Tamika Price

I turn complex, cross-functional initiatives into structured, predictable execution — by building the systems, visibility, and operating rhythm that make delivery consistent and leadership decisions faster.

15+ years of enterprise delivery across Cisco, Hiscox, CGI, and others. PMI-ACP · SAFe 6 · CSM. I'm strongest where priorities are shifting, ownership is split, and the program needs someone who can create order — not just track it.

How I think about delivery
  • Start with visibility — define all workstreams, owners, and dependencies first
  • Identify risks early and address root causes, not symptoms
  • Design structured execution cadence to maintain momentum across teams
  • Align teams to shared outcomes, not just individual tasks
  • Continuously refine systems to improve speed, clarity, and predictability
"I don't just manage projects — I build the system that makes execution inevitable."
About

Built for programs that can't afford to stall

My strongest work happens at the intersection of complexity and urgency — where priorities are shifting, ownership is unclear, and teams need more than a status update. I step in, create structure, and build the operating rhythm that keeps high-stakes work moving.

Create visibility

I design centralized tracking systems that give leaders a real-time view of workstream health, ownership, risks, and dependencies — so decisions are based on facts, not assumptions.

Establish accountability

I translate ambiguity into clear ownership models — defined roles, explicit timelines, and governance structures that hold across distributed teams and shifting priorities.

Drive execution

I don't just plan — I build the cadence, reporting, and risk discipline that keeps programs moving consistently, even when environments are unstable or scope is evolving.

Program Impact

What my work causes — not just what it looks like

Hiring managers don't need a list of responsibilities. Here's what happens when I lead a program.

01

Increased cross-team visibility

Implemented centralized tracking systems across multiple workstreams — giving leadership a single source of truth on status, risk, and ownership at all times.

02

Improved delivery predictability

Designed structured reporting, dependency alignment, and execution cadence that reduced surprises and kept complex programs consistently on schedule.

03

Reduced misalignment at scale

Established clear ownership models and accountability tracking that eliminated ambiguity across distributed teams and matrixed stakeholder groups.

04

Enabled faster leadership decisions

Implemented executive-ready reporting and real-time program insights that gave senior leaders the clarity needed to act quickly and confidently.

$10M+ Enterprise Delivery

Served as Scrum Master and Agile Delivery Lead across multiple teams, maintaining delivery quality, sprint health, and stakeholder transparency on a portfolio of enterprise software initiatives.

30% Reduction in Communication Overhead

Standardized workflows and structured communication channels, reducing email dependency by 30% and freeing teams to focus on high-value delivery work.

Zero-Downtime Database Migration

Led Agile delivery on a $5M database migration — achieving zero-downtime outcomes while maintaining full compliance with data governance standards.

25–30% Manual Effort Reduction

Accelerated automation adoption across multiple teams, cutting manual tracking and reporting effort and freeing capacity for strategic delivery initiatives.

Faster Executive Decision-Making

Built structured reporting frameworks and dashboards that translated delivery data into actionable insights, enabling faster decisions at the senior leadership level.

15–30% Release Delay Reduction

Streamlined change approval processes through proactive risk and dependency management, reducing project release delays across multiple programs.

Capabilities

Eight ways I make programs work better

From governance design to AI-enabled workflows — the specific capabilities I deploy to turn complex, cross-functional environments into high-performing delivery systems.

01

Program Leadership

Drive initiatives from ambiguity to structure with clear milestones, accountable owners, managed dependencies, and executive visibility at every stage.

02

Risk & Governance

Build risk discipline that goes beyond surface-level tracking — clarifying root causes, defining ownership, and delivering actionable mitigation paths.

03

Executive Reporting

Design polished, decision-ready updates that help senior leaders quickly understand delivery status, tradeoffs, and the path forward.

04

AI-Enabled Operations

Implement automation, structured systems, and practical AI workflows to improve visibility, reduce manual effort, and accelerate delivery consistency.

05

Agile & SAFe Delivery

Lead Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and build the metrics-driven culture that sustains delivery momentum.

06

Cross-Functional Alignment

Design the coordination structures, communication rhythms, and shared accountability frameworks that keep distributed teams moving toward shared goals.

07

Transformation Leadership

Bridge strategic intent and operational execution during periods of change — from Waterfall-to-Agile transitions to enterprise platform migrations.

08

Workflow Design

Architect repeatable operating models — dashboards, tracking systems, and governance structures — that teams adopt because they actually reduce friction.

Signature System

Delivery Systems & Execution Frameworks

I design and implement systems that create clarity across teams and enable consistent delivery — not one-off fixes, but repeatable operating infrastructure that leaders can trust.

Capabilities include
  • Centralized program tracking — Airtable dashboards with real-time workstream, owner, and milestone visibility
  • Risk identification and mitigation alignment — root-cause analysis with defined owners and escalation paths
  • Cross-functional dependency tracking — structured alignment across teams, vendors, and stakeholder groups
  • Owner-based accountability views — filtered dashboards that show each stakeholder exactly what they own
  • Executive reporting and status frameworks — automated summaries formatted for leadership without manual assembly
Airtable Jira Power BI Asana ServiceNow
Program Dashboard — Live Risk & Status Views Week of Jun 3
18
Workstreams
11
On Track
4
At Risk
2
Blocked
Overall RAGAMBER
Velocity82 pts
Decisions Needed2 urgent
InitiativeStatusProgressDue
API Integration RolloutOn track
74%
Jun 15
Data Migration — Ph.2At risk
41%
Jun 3 ⚠
Compliance Audit PrepBlocked
28%
Jun 20 ⛔
Exec Reporting CadenceIn review
95%
May 27
Vendor approval delay blocking compliance track — owner assignment required Escalate →
BUILT IN AIRTABLE · SAMPLE DATA
Experience

Enterprise experience grounded in delivery, transformation, and execution discipline

15+ years across enterprise technology, operations, Agile delivery, and structured program execution — in environments where the work was complex, the stakes were high, and structure made the difference.

Cisco Systems
Project Specialist — Program-Level Delivery

Leading program-level delivery operations for a large-scale enterprise transformation at Cisco. Designed and implemented centralized tracking systems in Airtable and Jira that provide real-time visibility into 18+ workstreams, risks, and cross-functional dependencies. Established executive reporting cadence and forward-looking planning views for senior leadership. Implemented AI-enabled workflows to automate status reporting and action tracking — reducing manual overhead across the program team.

Program DeliveryAirtableJiraExecutive ReportingAI WorkflowsTransformation
Hiscox Insurance
Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master

Led Scrum delivery across multiple Agile teams on $10M+ in enterprise software initiatives. Implemented metrics-driven reporting (velocity, sprint health, risk tracking) in Power BI and Jira. Automated Jira workflows to reduce manual effort by 25% and standardized communication across distributed teams, reducing email dependency by 30%.

Scrum MasterSAFePower BIJira AutomationStakeholder Communication
CGI
Project Manager — Agile Delivery

Led end-to-end Agile delivery for digital transformation initiatives including a customer loyalty platform for a multinational client. Secured executive buy-in and reduced software release delays by 30%. Managed compliance across FISMA, HIPAA, and OMB standards while coordinating cross-functional vendor and client teams.

Digital TransformationChange ManagementFISMA / HIPAARisk Management
FPT Software
Scrum Master / Business Analyst

Led Agile delivery for a $5M Cox Automotive database migration — achieving zero-downtime outcomes with full data governance compliance. Implemented Jira automation reducing manual effort by 30% and transitioned client reporting to MicroStrategy, improving reporting speed by 40%.

Database MigrationMicroStrategyData GovernanceJira Automation
PGA Tour Superstore
Senior IT Consultant / Project Manager

Managed ServiceNow ITSM platform and IT service delivery operations, reducing incident response times by 25% and improving SLA compliance. Implemented Agile project management in the absence of a formal PMO, ensuring 100% compliance with operational governance standards.

ServiceNowITSMSLA ManagementIT Governance
Manhattan Associates
Principal Business Analyst

Led cross-functional teams designing and delivering enterprise retail planning software, partnering directly with product management and the customer advisory board. Spearheaded Waterfall-to-Agile transition, improving delivery times and team collaboration — earning two promotions for exceptional execution.

Enterprise SoftwareAgile TransitionProduct BacklogCustomer Advisory
Credentials
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
Project Management Institute
PMI-ACP
Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master
Scaled Agile
SAFe 6
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
CSM
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Scrum Alliance
CSPO
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Process Improvement
LSSYB
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems · DeVry University
AAS Degree
Thought Leadership

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Let's Connect

If you're building or scaling programs and need stronger execution, visibility, and alignment across teams —

I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

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Let's talk about what needs to be built, fixed, or led

I'm open to conversations about program leadership, strategic delivery, and transformation roles where stronger structure and execution would create immediate value.

The throughline

If your program needs structure it currently doesn't have — real visibility, real accountability, and execution that leaders can actually trust — that's exactly the environment I'm built for. I don't just manage complexity. I build the system that resolves it.

Target Roles
Program Manager Senior Project Manager Strategic Delivery Lead Chief of Staff